1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P851 CEJ
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 194,338 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/12/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2495cc
P851 CEJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2024
- 194,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P851 CEJ Mileage History
- 07/12/2023189,424 mi
- 02/12/2024194,338 mi+4,914 mi
Average of roughly 4,968 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P851 CEJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (P851 CEJ) between December 2023 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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